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West Ham left short once again as Chelsea win race for Noni Madueke

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West Ham transfer target Noni Madueke is now traveling to Chelsea to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move to Stamford Bridge.

That’s according to Rik Elfrink who claims that Chelsea have now struck a deal to sign the 20-year-old, having initially had a €30 million bid rejected.

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This news will come as blow to West Ham, because David Moyes allegedly wanted to bring the London-born winger to the London Stadium.

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Madueke has been an outstanding success with PSV Eindhoven since moving to Holland from Tottenham in 2018.

Football Talent Scout have described the London-born attacker as an ‘unreal’ talent.

And now it seems as though he could be heading back to London…

Chelsea win race for West Ham target Noni Madueke

The 20-year-old attacker is currently en route to London to undergo a medical ahead of his move to Stamford Bridge.

That’s according to Dutch football journalist Rik Elfrink who took to Twitter this afternoon to share the news:

And Sky Sports claim that the fee that Chelsea have paid PSV for Madueke is around £29 million.

That’s a real bargain deal for the Blues, considering Madueke’s talent and potential.

Madueke is left footed, and he mostly operates as a right winger, although he can play as a centre-forward as well.

He has bagged 20 goals and 14 assists in 79 games for PSV Eindhoven (Transfermarkt).

The English youngster possesses blistering pace and has exceptional technical ability. He will undoubtedly be a huge hit in the Premier League.

And Chelsea signing Noni Madueke will definitely be their gain and West Ham’s loss.

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